The man, perhaps seeing Xu San so agitated for the first time, was quite frightened: "General, think back to last time, the grain we were transporting just mysteriously disappeared. We searched with all our might, but there was no trace of it. Do you think it could have been done by a group of people?"
That man was quick-witted; losing the grain was a major mistake. Regardless of the reason, as long as the grain was lost, he deserved to die.
"Hehe, what you said is true, but do you think the Crown Prince would believe it if we told him?"
Xu San was furious; he was certain that someone was maliciously retaliating against him.
It started with the last time the transported grain was lost.
This isn't the first time grain has been transported from the capital. When has it ever been lost?
But I lost it a few days ago.
It got lost again last night.
However, Han Luoxue and her group had a large amount of grain in their hands.
He himself doesn't believe that all of this is unrelated.
Could it have been done by the two of them?
"How is the old general doing?"
Xu San's eyes were gloomy. If it was really confirmed that those two were behind it, he would make them wish they were dead and regret ever being born.
"I haven't checked yet."
Upon discovering that the grain supplies were missing, he ordered a search, but after failing to find them anywhere, he would certainly have come to report to the general first.
"Bastard! Get out!"
The man scrambled down the stairs, but returned moments later, looking anxious, and said:
"Reporting to the general, the old general's supplies have also been lost."
Hearing this, Xu San felt inexplicably relieved.
It's good that I'm not the only one who's having bad luck.
"What is the old general doing now?"
"I heard that the old general is discussing with Han Luoxue and the others about buying some grain to tide them over."
"Damn it, we absolutely cannot let them make that deal."
Xu San didn't know how much food they had, but he knew without a doubt that food couldn't be unlimited.
If this grain is given to the old general, what will happen to us?
The warehouse is empty, and everyone has nothing to eat.
Therefore, while finding the lost supplies is important at this time, getting some food to survive is even more crucial.
"General, I have just received another message."
"explain!"
"The grain supplies over there were also looted. Even the grain supplies that were delivered just yesterday, which lasted for more than a month, were lost."
"really?"
Xu San's face lit up with joy. This person really needed comparison. He had initially thought he was already far ahead.
But... now that I see someone is even more unlucky than me, why do I feel inexplicably good?
"I heard that even the kitchen utensils are gone."
Actually, the general on that side was quite clever; he didn't mention that the warhorses and weapons were also lost.
If this news gets over, and the people here immediately attack, wouldn't they be finished?
The matter of warhorses and weapons was naturally kept secret, and reports were quickly sent back to request reinforcements.
"Ha ha."
Seeing Xu San finally burst into laughter, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, at least they wouldn't be unjustly angered anymore.
Xu San wanted to find Han Luoxue and her group to intercept the old general's grain, only to find out that the two had already entered the city.
Left with no other choice, Xu San had to chase after them again, this time with the silver in tow.
However, he didn't have much silver left, so he still had to ask the Crown Prince for more.
He was hesitant; having lost grain twice in a row, he feared the Crown Prince would want to kill him.
The crown prince had a bad temper, and he was worried about being resented by him.
But with the Crown Prince's recent wedding, he should be in a much better mood, right? It should be easier to ask for money now.
Besides, he told the Crown Prince about Han Luoxue and discovered someone with a large amount of grain. Shouldn't the Crown Prince give him credit for that?
At this moment, Xu San was completely unaware that what he thought was just his own assumption; Han Luoxue and the others had been plotting against him all along.
However, the thought that the old general's side and the other side had also lost grain made him feel quite pleased.
At the very least, the robbers weren't too biased; they took all three.
...
Han Luoxue sent a message to Miss Du, expressing her willingness to cooperate in the future.
Miss Du was overjoyed. She now drinks fruit wine every day, just like her mother.
Now, her mother looks no different from a woman in her twenties or thirties.
When the two went out together, strangers even mistook them for sisters.
Mrs. Du was overjoyed, but she was actually quite unhappy when she heard that her daughter wanted to make some arrangements to sell the fruit wine.
Such a fine item only costs tens of thousands of taels of silver, and she didn't want it to benefit outsiders.
However, upon hearing her daughter mention the possibility of collaboration with Han Luoxue, or even a long-term partnership, Madam Du smiled broadly and said, "Linlang, I knew you were clever. Miss Han is a capable person, and I feel very at ease with you being with her."
"However, you must not underestimate her. Although she dresses simply, look at the clothes she sells, as well as the wine, fruit, and the like. These are not things that ordinary people can get. In addition, she has connections with the military. It doesn't matter if we suffer some losses in cooperating with her, as long as we build a good relationship."
The Du family are just businessmen, but they have grown to such a large scale, which shows that their education system is quite effective.
Miss Du is quite resourceful; she was able to come up with the idea of making money with fruit wine in the blink of an eye, which is something that ordinary people cannot do.
“Mother, I know. I know Miss Han is a capable person, and I even hope she can lead us to make a lot of money.”
Miss Du proudly raised her chin; her mind was quick.
"You shouldn't bring that little girl with you anymore. She has a bad temper, and having her around will easily offend people. It's only because Miss Han has a good personality that she's willing to cooperate with us. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't have agreed to cooperate with us after hearing what she said."
Speaking of this, Ms. Du was also puzzled. Xiao Que is indeed a bit straightforward, but she's never been this intense before.
"I know, Mother, but I'm used to them. Besides, they haven't made any fatal mistakes, so it wouldn't be right to just sell them off!"
Madam Du thought it made sense, but she also kept it in mind.
Miss Du specifically called two maids over.
"Little Sparrow, what's wrong with you lately? Did Miss Han offend you?"
"Miss, I don't have it."
"Then why do you always pick on Miss Han?"
"Miss, I feel she's a fraud."
"Do you think this is helpful? You should watch your words in the future. If you offend an important guest, even I can't protect you, Miss."
"Oh, right, why don't you go help out in the kitchen? Xiao Xi can come with me later."
She was going out with Han Luoxue today, and she remembered her mother's words.
Lady Han Luoxue is magnanimous and wouldn't hold a grudge against a little girl, but if she were to bring along a nitpicky and critical girl, it would be her own fault for being unreasonable.
Little Sparrow opened her mouth to retort, but seeing her mistress's displeased expression, she could only reluctantly retreat.
Du Linlang was very happy to see Han Luoxue with Xiao Xi.
"You look good. You must have made quite a bit of money these past few days."
Upon seeing Miss Du, Han Luoxue asked with a smile.
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